[sad_sam]

this is going to sound really stupid but can someone help me by telling me if i have been having painc attacks....
i wory about something, then it gets worse and worse, and then my heart starts racing, and im all hot and sometimes i go dizzy. and i almost have trouble catching my breath. they dont usually last long and are usually over smething stupid (my nan has terminal cancer and im one of her carers-she was in hospital having an xray last week and theywere taking too long, i was getting worried that something hd happened to her and all this started.)
maybe im just going mad but i had wondered if they were panic attacks??
sam x x

[pegasus]

Hello sad sam,

Welcome to Psych Central!

No, it doesn't sound really stupid.

It sounds like you are understandably worried about your Nan.

Try to set some time aside where you do something nice just for you.

Make sure you get plenty of rest and practice relaxation.

It might be worth a trip to the doctors, so that he can reassure you.

You are important. Take care of you.

[sad_sam]

thank you.
i am already on anti-depressants and have been signed off work for 3 moths with stress (going back in 2weeks tho! ARGH!!) and also am seeing a counsellor that my doctor refered me to. do you think it is or that im just worrying too much?

[Rhapsody]

Anxiety can take on many forms..... so please see that you allow a lot of time for some TLC for your self or you will be of no good to any one.
I personally am on a mood swing / depression / anxiety medicine and I also take a natural herb called "Valerian Root" to help out with the extra stress that my Rx does not catch..... check with your doctor or pharmacy to make sure it will be alright to take with your own medicine.

LoVe,
Rhapsody - ((( hugs )))